Add 21/36 and 20/50
21/36 + 20/50 is 59/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
20/50 = 20 × 18/50 × 18 = 360/900 - Add the two like fractions:
525/900 + 360/900 = 525 + 360/900 = 885/900 - 885/900 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 21/36 + 20/50 = 59/60
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